2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan - REVIEW - gateway drug

If you've got a propensity for addiction then you may not want to trust yourself in the AMG A35. It could be the gateway drug to a lifelong craving for evermore stimulating performance vehicles. That might be a hard habit to break.
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[@mikehawk120]

I’ve never been a merc guy, but the A35 is pretty tight. I just picked up a 21 last week!

[@CarNutvideos]

Congrats Mivhael. You’ve got yourself a fine auto there. Enjoy. Cheers for watching. Blu.

[@mikehawk120]

@@CarNutvideos thank you kind sir!

[@BenzTube.]

What’s the interior space like compare to a Vauxhall Astra 2017. Tryna convince my wife to upgrade to the A35 but she loves her Astra so much she don’t wanna sell 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@alexmcgowan6786]

How is the ride quality? Back breaking?

[@Warrior11117]

Best review on a35 by far

[@CarNutvideos]

Thanks very much Martin. Really appreciate it. Cheers. Blu.

[@holmesrg]

Great video. Just the right amount of information and no KZbin algorithm length - thank you for being to the point. I bought one of these cars today and am wondering what you think of paint protection while I wait for it to arrive.

[@CarNutvideos]

Thanks for that great feedback Ron. So pleased to hear you’ve got an AMG A35 on its way to your driveway. As far as paint protection goes… I’m kind of on the fence with it. Never had it on any of my new cars and they seem to survive very well with a pre-summer and pre-winter wax. My thinking is, if manufacturers aren’t putting paint protection on at the factory (even for super expensive cars like Bentleys) then maybe they don’t see it enhancing the finish of their vehicles to any great extent. Keen to hear how you get on when your new car arrives. Cheers for watching, Ron. Blu.

[@s5austin_]

Thanks for the review good job love this car definitely good for first performance car

[@CarNutvideos]

Dead right Austin, though at $90k it's an expensive first foray into the world of driving fast cars. Thanks for watching!

[@richardjohnson907]

Just got this car best decision of my life

[@lalalili7036]

I bought A200 progressive line FWD 1 month ago, clicking the sport mode in highway is a joy, the car feels like flying, so light, quick and effortless.

[@dna1238]

One of the better car reviews, 👍💯🥇 A35 sedan ticks all the right boxes! Well we could drown out that tarmac noise with abit of music? Not sure what sound system Mercedes offers with this " gateway drug"

[@CarNutvideos]

Thanks DNA. I really appreciate your positive feedback. I don’t believe even some ‘bangin’ toons’ would be a long term fix for the road roar from this car. Still, if you find a playlist that works, please let me know and I’ll tel M-B to preload it into all future AMG A35s! Cheers for watching. Blu.

[@Stclairm1]

Pretty wild the VW Arteon, Audi S3, and this car run similar numbers and drivetrains. I wonder about Merc vs Audi/VW reliability. I'm guessing they're similar.

[@gOldEnfFatTy2997]

Hey! Great video. I'm curious about the space in the back, how tall are you?

[@CarNutvideos]

I’m 178cm (5ft 10.5in) so hope that gives some context. Cheers for watching. Blu.

[@hongjiankou35]

How different between this car and A260.it seem that both have a same engine. I thought the difference is a35 like a modified a260 on stage 2？is it correct？

[@CarNutvideos]

Hi there and thanks for your question. This car has 60kW more than a standard A250 but it’s not just about the engine power. You also have the suspension, brakes, and steering specification that AMG has dealt to. All combined, it makes this thing a far more focussed and well rounded sporting package than the standard car. Hope that helps. Cheers for watching.

[@hongjiankou35]

CarNut Thank you very much mate😀 I just paid the deposit for A35 .nice car！

[@qsm1334]

89 grand???? For 80 you can get the cla45 that ones a real amg (hand built engine)

[@ARIKIP]

Excellent review,i still am in awe that AMG can make their entry level cars push the peformance envelope so easily. Under 5 secs to 100Kph is still mind boggling for a family sedan. Question though...is it good enough you would swap your SSV Redline for it...ignoring the pricing of course.

[@CarNutvideos]

Thanks for your great feedback Ariki. In terms of is the A35 good enough to prise me out of my Redline...? No. But that’s not necessarily a slight on the AMG. It’s just that I’m so into my car that even cars that are faster, more luxurious, cleverer, more exclusive and with more premium badging on them don’t really entice me to jump ship at this stage. Isn’t it great how irrational car ownership can be?!! That’s why I love making videos on cars - no two people are the same in what they find lust-worthy. Cheers for watching. 👍

[@CarNutvideos]

Nice car, no doubt about it Ariki. But swap my Redline for it? ....absolutely not. It’s not special enough for that to happen. Cheers for watching. Blu.

[@deanburnouf8766]

, I own one of these,and just drove it through France and Spain, beautiful car plenty speed fast if you need it to be ride it in sport,but comfort if you need that too.

[@robertfautz665]

90k for a 45k car. Thats just crazy

[@FulNitro]

i think it's $90 with options but that would mean literally every single option put on the car like jeesus

[@shredz0000]

He is at New Zealand you know?

[@rasA35]

My car 🥰

[@Jaysa11]

Can you compare this to g70 3.3 sport?

[@CarNutvideos]

Hi there Sey. Thanks for your question. I unfortunately the G70 isn’t sold in New Zealand so I haven’t driven one. Cheers for watching though. 👍

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

cool

[@LONE_1989]

A35 amg sedan have what mode sir?? Have mode comfort and sport only or what??! Can u reply..

[@CarNutvideos]

Hi there. Can't remember but found this on the web - There are no less than five driving modes; slippery, comfort, sport, sport+ and individual. Thanks for watching.

[@paultaylor5626]

Wow! awesome car, nearly dragged $90k out of my retirement fund, but only nearly... I'll stick with my 4WD box for now. My experience is most performance cars and probably most cars in general seem to struggle with our open road course chip which is always annoying and very distracting. You didn't mention torque steer, so i'm guessing the AWD system negates this? Another great review, I always look forward to these.

[@CarNutvideos]

Thanks Paul. Great to hear from you and hope you’re all keeping well. No problem with torque steer in the A35... appears to have been engineered out, along with any other what would be called character quirks in other cars. It is noisy in rough chip and believe even an STi would be quieter. All the best pal.

[@kalaitzisjohn7123]

nice description

[@luxdavidnyc3793]

Great review, but KZbin killed it with excessive commercials.

[@CarNutvideos]

Sorry to hear that Lux David NYC, but thanks for toughing it out and watching. Cheers. Blu.

[@athanasioskotsampasis7203]

77k eur?? try 55

[@Bondmaster007]

Only thing.. The BMWS and Mercs dont look like themselves anymore.. the Rear.. hate the lights... But awesome review.... 89 grand for a AMG not bad

[@CarNutvideos]

Thanks dude. Always nice to hear from you Ash.

[@Bondmaster007]

CarNut always here...

[@unintentionallyfire]

Rather the M235i Gran Coupe... Great review though Blu!

[@CarNutvideos]

Hey thanks Zach. Good to have you along for the ride.

[@Buzzshot_GW]

You should watch a few more reviews on it mate. The new 235i is terrible for understeer and bmw engineered too much weight on the front axles! Was also considering it before the 35 myself 👍

[@maxmorris4562]

@@Buzzshot_GWdo you own a 35?

[@shredz0000]

He eat M235i for a breakfast tbh..